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Alexander Smith Account and Letter Book

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Alexander Smith Account and Letter Book
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Object Details

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GUID
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8b4c9444a-18a1-47c3-af25-35156e7ac2ee
Author
Smith, Alexander, fl. 1790s
Collector
National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Domestic Life
Donor
Dodd, Jean M., Mrs.
Names
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Place
Alexandria (Va.) -- 1790s
Topic
Commerce -- 1780-1800
Provenance
Collection donated by Mrs. Jean M. Dodd, 1963, July 25.
Author
Smith, Alexander, fl. 1790s
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Alexander Smith Account and Letter Book
Summary
Correspondence of Alexander Smith, a merchant living in Alexandria, Virginia, correspondence consists of copies of his letters to other merchants. Of particular interest is a letter dated 1796 November 9, from Smith to George Washington concerning Smith's loan repayment.
Extent
1 Volume (1 folder)
Date
1792-1797
Ownership and Custodial History
Transferred from the Division of Domestic Life, 2/3/84. (64.158, original catalog no.) Gift of Mrs. Jean M. Dodd.
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Identifier
NMAH.AC.0083
Type
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Volumes
Manuscripts
Letter books
Account books
Citation
Alexander Smith Account and Letter Book, 1792-1797, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Robert Harding, 1986
Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Genre/Form
Manuscripts -- 18th century
Letter books -- 1780-1800
Account books -- 18th century
Other Finding Aids
Inventory available; contact the Archives Center for more information.
Scope and Contents
In 1792-1797, Alexander Smith, a merchant living in Alexandria, Va., kept a record of dry goods purchased and sold. Most of the 1797 correspondence is copies of his letters to other merchants. Of particular interest is a letter dated 9 November 1796, from Smith to George Washington concerning Smith's loan repayment. Washington's response of 14 November 1796 can be found in "The Writings of George Washington, 1745-1799" by John C. Fitzpatrick.
Approx. 1/3 of the ledger consists of general accounts, 1/3 of accounts at "Difficult Mill," and the remaining third copies of letters from Alexander Smith.
Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
NMAH.AC.0083
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8b4c9444a-18a1-47c3-af25-35156e7ac2ee
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Record ID
ebl-1503512508932-1503512508935-0

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